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Ricky Rubio Returns to Joventut de Badalona on One-Year Deal

His one-year contract runs to June 2026 after a year-long break focused on mental health recovery ahead of his September return to the ACB.

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Ricky Rubio durante su presentación con La Penya
Ricky Rubio, con la camiseta del Joventut.
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Overview

  • Joventut de Badalona formally confirmed Rubio’s signing through June 30, 2026 with the club unveiling the deal under the slogan “Ricky Rubio vuelve a sonreír.”
  • He is slated to appear in the Sant Julià de Vilatorta tournament on September 4 and make his official ACB debut against MoraBanc Andorra on September 18 in the Lliga Catalana.
  • Rubio undertook a year-long sabbatical following knee injuries and mental health struggles and now views this return as a chance to rediscover his passion for the game.
  • At his July 23 unveiling press conference, Rubio said he feels prepared to rejoin competition, mentor younger teammates and build on the personal growth he achieved during his break.
  • In a symbolic gesture, Rubio wore a shirt bearing the code 41/2002 to draw attention to public healthcare rights for molecular analysis in cancer diagnosis.